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PS Vita games already on sale in the PlayStation Store

Wipeout 2048 Vita

The PlayStation Store updated rather late this evening, but now that it has, we’re seeing more than just PS3 and PSP content. Sony has begun selling Vita games ahead of its February 22 release date. You’ll have to perform a search to find them, and some games are selling for ten percent off their normal more »

SSX will contain an online pass

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SSX will contain an online pass but it isn’t as restrictive as most. Find out why…

Madden Bowl to air on ESPN 3 and Xbox Live

2012 Madden Bowl logo

Madden Bowl, EA’s marriage of competitive gaming and celebrity appearances, will air 9:00 p.m. (ET), February 2, 2012, on ESPN 3. Xbox Live features the sports network on its dashboard, so Gold members will be able to watch from their consoles.

MLB 12 The Show benefits from cross-platform saves

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During CES 2012, we played around with a game called Warrior’s Lair for the PlayStation Vita. Warrior’s Lair was showcased because it was an example on how cross-platform saves can work between the Vita and PS3. There will be plenty of Vita games that don’t have this feature, but you’re in luck if you’re planning more »

Gameloft ID Packs brings free games to Sprint customers

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Shortly after sealing a deal with GetJar to give away Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, Gameloft has announced another partnership with Sprint that brings even more free games to Android users. Sprint customers can now download two additional Sprint ID packs called the HD Games ID Pack and the Top Games ID Pack. Each ID pack contains more »

Opinion: NFL – No Fun League – is ruining its games

NFL Blitz 2012 screenshot

EA recently released its remake of NFL Blitz, a game that drained me of a college education’s worth of quarters in the ’90s.

Very likely due to restrictions placed on it by the National Football League, EA removed one of the most enjoyable parts of the game: late hits.

Grand Slam Tennis 2 demo available, this time on purpose

Grand Slam Tennis 2 screenshot

EA’s Grand Slam Tennis 2 accidentally had a demo go live December 2011, well before the publisher was ready. As you might imagine, that one didn’t stay in the marketplace too long. Now the demo EA meant for us to play is available on XBLA and PSN. It puts the number 1 ranked player in the world, Novak Djokovic, in action against Rafael Nadal.

Justin Verlander talks MLB 2K12 on Conan

Conan OBrian show with Justin Verlander screen cap shot

On the Conan show, MLB 2K12 cover athlete Justin Verlander announced a change in the annual $1 million Perfect Game Challenge. 2K Sports will rate the Top 8 perfect games and those players will face off in a tourney for the $1 million.

2011 in Review: Peyton Hillis now believes in the Madden Curse

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Believers in the “Madden Curse” had more evidence in 2011. Reversing course from numerous denials, Madden 12 cover athlete Peyton Hillis now thinks he’s been cursed.

Free Indie Bundle hops on indie bundle bandwagon

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I’ll admit it, it’s easy to get burnt out on indie game bundles. The thing is, the Humble Indie Bundle started something. People saw how popular it was and how willing people were to chip in money when they could pay whatever they wanted and choose where the cash went. It inspired knock-off or similar more »